By Martin Walker An MP who has campaigned against a proposed 24-turbine wind farm has applauded a decision to reject a bid to build two temporary masts. E.ON had hoped the 80-metre wind-testing masts would determine whether the site, near Newton Aycliffe, is suitable for The Isles – a controversial wind farm proposal currently under...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe have added experienced former professional player Andy Toman to their coaching staff. The 50-year-old ex-Darlington and Hartlepool midfielder has been brought in to help out, after previous coach Brian Atkinson was never replaced. Toman, from Northallerton, played well over 200 Football League games...

By Martin Walker Two teenage boys who have been missing for almost four days have been found safe and well. Cousins Kieran and Thomas Miller were last seen at their Aycliffe homes on Sunday night but were discovered missing on Monday morning. Police officers were working “around the clock” to find them, while Aycliffe residents...

By Glen Robertson Gary Farley says Newton Aycliffe’s season could start this weekend, with the visit of Marske United. The Newtonians have endured an atrocious start to the 2012-13 campaign, losing all of their opening six league games following Tuesday’s 5-2 defeat at Durham City. But with players returning from injury, and a...

There was universal approval for Woodham Academy dinners this week! Students chose from a selection of hot and cold dishes, including pasta pots, jacket potatoes, freshly made sandwiches and a traditional hot dinner, pudding and custard. Woodham’s chef, Linda Vipond, and her team are committed to using only fresh, locally sources...

Members of Durham County Council’s Cabinet will hear next week how the authority could tackle the major changes the Government is proposing regarding council tax benefits. Like all local authorities, the county council must introduce a Local Council Tax Support System ready for April next year to coincide with the abolition of the current...

Councillors are being asked to agree to the formal adoption of a Countywide Allotment Policy at a Cabinet meeting next week. Durham County Council invited people to have their say on its new policy to standardise the management of allotment sites in a consultation which took place from October to December 2011. A total of 1,363 postal...

Autumn is a time for new beginnings, new school year, new season etc. and as such it’s the perfect time to amp up your fitness routine. The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) in Newton Aycliffe have a brand new timetable to suit all ages and abilities. It aims to give people a new energy and positivity to help them through the upcoming...

Woodham Academy welcomed its first cohort of Year 7 students on Tuesday this week. Formerly Woodham Community Technology College, the school has taken the opportunity to become an academy after having achieved a glowing Ofsted report last year. Some changes are immediately obvious – the distinctive new logo, smart uniform and interior...

By Glen Robertson Newton Aycliffe hope to welcome back Mark Peck for the visit of Marske United on Saturday. The defender has missed the last three games as the Aycliffe defence has conceded 12 goals but he is expected to return and partner Darren Craddock at centre-back. In his exclusive interview with the club’s award-winning...